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Paul Vaughn Butterfield (December 17, 1942 – May 4, 1987) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and band leader. After early training as a classical flautist, he developed an interest in blues harmonica. He explored the blues scene in his native Chicago, where he met Muddy Waters and other blues greats, who provided encouragement and opportunities for him to join in jam sessions. He soon began performing with fellow blues enthusiasts Nick Gravenites and Elvin Bishop.
In 1963, he formed the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, which recorded several successful albums and was popular on the late-1960s concert and festival circuit, with performances at the Fillmore West, in San Francisco; the Fillmore East, in New York City; the Monterey Pop Festival; and Woodstock. The band was known for combining electric Chicago blues with a rock urgency and for their pioneering jazz fusion performances and recordings. After the breakup of the group in 1971, Butterfield continued to tour and record with the band Paul Butterfield's Better Days, with his mentor Muddy Waters, and with members of the roots-rock group the Band. While still recording and performing, Butterfield died in 1987 at age 44 of an accidental drug overdose.
Music critics have acknowledged his development of an original approach that places him among the best-known blues harp players. In 2006, he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Butterfield and the early members of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. Both panels noted his harmonica skills and his contributions to bringing blues music to a younger and broader audience.
In 1963, he formed the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, which recorded several successful albums and was popular on the late-1960s concert and festival circuit, with performances at the Fillmore West, in San Francisco; the Fillmore East, in New York City; the Monterey Pop Festival; and Woodstock. The band was known for combining electric Chicago blues with a rock urgency and for their pioneering jazz fusion performances and recordings. After the breakup of the group in 1971, Butterfield continued to tour and record with the band Paul Butterfield's Better Days, with his mentor Muddy Waters, and with members of the roots-rock group the Band. While still recording and performing, Butterfield died in 1987 at age 44 of an accidental drug overdose.
Music critics have acknowledged his development of an original approach that places him among the best-known blues harp players. In 2006, he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Butterfield and the early members of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. Both panels noted his harmonica skills and his contributions to bringing blues music to a younger and broader audience.
Otis Clay playing Led Zeppelin.
Whole Lotta Blues: The Songs of Led Zeppelin gathers blues artists young and old to either a) perform the original versions of classic blues songs later adapted to fit the Led Zeppelin repertoire, or b) cover Zep originals in traditional blues style. The performances are pretty consistently strong, making this an enlightening collection for any Zep fan curious about the group's roots (even if it doesn't compile the original/definitive versions of these tunes). Artists present include Otis Rush, Magic Slim, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Otis Clay, Robert Lockwood Jr., Eric Gales, Chris Thomas King, and more.
Whole Lotta Blues: The Songs of Led Zeppelin gathers blues artists young and old to either a) perform the original versions of classic blues songs later adapted to fit the Led Zeppelin repertoire, or b) cover Zep originals in traditional blues style. The performances are pretty consistently strong, making this an enlightening collection for any Zep fan curious about the group's roots (even if it doesn't compile the original/definitive versions of these tunes). Artists present include Otis Rush, Magic Slim, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Otis Clay, Robert Lockwood Jr., Eric Gales, Chris Thomas King, and more.
The Box Tops, The letter
The Box Tops is an American rock band formed in Memphis in 1967. They are best known for the hits "The Letter", "Cry Like a Baby", and "Soul Deep"
The Box Tops is an American rock band formed in Memphis in 1967. They are best known for the hits "The Letter", "Cry Like a Baby", and "Soul Deep"
The Moody Blues, I'm just a singer (in a rock and roll band)
They are part of the history of music.
They are part of the history of music.
Led zeppelin moby dick
The John Bonham show!
Led Zeppelin - How Many More Times
The Hollies, Long cool woman (In A black dress)
The Hollies are a British rock group formed in 1962. One of the leading British groups of the 1960s and into the mid 1970s, they are known for their distinctive three-part vocal harmony style. Allan Clarke and Graham Nash founded the band.
The Hollies are a British rock group formed in 1962. One of the leading British groups of the 1960s and into the mid 1970s, they are known for their distinctive three-part vocal harmony style. Allan Clarke and Graham Nash founded the band.
Spooky Tooth, The mirror
Spooky Tooth is an English rock band originally formed in Carlisle in 1967. Principally active between 1967 and 1974.
Spooky Tooth is an English rock band originally formed in Carlisle in 1967. Principally active between 1967 and 1974.
Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Blinded by the light
I don't know much about this band but I really like this song.
I don't know much about this band but I really like this song.
What you need to know is that they are song thieves. That song was written by Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen, and their better song Mighty Quinn was written by Bob Dylan. I realize that you have a fascination with cover bands, but as far as a really good song that Manfred Mann actually wrote, let me know if you find one. Good luck. They did not write "Doo Wah Diddy" either. They are the British version of your other cover band obsession, Three Dog Night.
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Also, didn't you create a separate thread for cover songs you liked? It's here in case you forgot about it: https://merb.cc/xenforo/threads/your-favorite-musical-covers.195469/ Why have a second thread if you are not going to be posting covers in it? Why not just post the covers there instead of board cluttering this thread? Also, how come you have not posted any Cast of Beatlemania or Rutles songs in that thread and why haven't you posted Three Dog Night songs in that thread instead of here? Beatlemania and Rutles are just as good or better cover bands except that they do not pretend to be something other than cover bands. Indeed they market themselves as cover bands. You can also post this classic by the Rutles in that thread or, if you feel lazy, you can ask the Mods to clean up and organize your own threads so that they do not overlap each other (I can't guarantee there will be a positive response to that request if you make it):
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That's fine, but you have created one thread for original music and one thread for covers. Covers should be in the Cover thread, and original songs should be in this original music thread, to avoid any confusion going forward. The question is how do we clean it all up now. That's between you and the Mods. I am mostly focused on this thread, and the posts have mostly been pretty good, but I consider cover music to be something for the other thread.
BTW Spooky by Classic IV is also a covered song.
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Gary Wright - DreamWeaver Official Video
brings back great memories.
brings back great memories.
Winter rehearsal and sound tests at Montreal big O stadium, I saw the entire show following this, summer 1977 if I remember well. Was my best show then after Pink Floyd's Animals.
Sixx:A.M. is a hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2007 by Nikki Sixx, DJ Ashba, and James Michael, and was a side project of Sixx, who was also at the time bass guitarist for Mötley Crüe. The group is best known for their songs "Life Is Beautiful" and "Lies of the Beautiful People"
The original 1970 Let It Be movie of the Beatles was a depressing film about the break up of a rock band. Peter Jackson has poured through 55 hours of footage left out of the original movie to paint a very different picture of that time period. He actually shows the band in their happiest moments. It is interesting how 2 people can view the same scenes and come to two different conclusions. Rashomon.
5 minute preview of The "new" - Get Back
5 minute preview of The "new" - Get Back
Steve Miller Band, Fly like an eagle
The Steve Miller Band is an American rock band formed in 1966 in San Francisco, California The band is led by Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals.
The Steve Miller Band is an American rock band formed in 1966 in San Francisco, California The band is led by Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals.
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